Nooz

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Nooz
Sprite of a Red Nooz from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey Sprite of a Green Nooz from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
First appearance Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (2009)
Latest appearance Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey (2018)
Comparable

Noozes are birds found in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. They are encountered in Toad Town Caves. Noozes resemble the Mario brothers' noses (thus the origin of their name) and have two forms. One has a red comb and wings resembling Mario's mustache, while the other has a green comb and wings resembling Luigi's mustache.

The Yoo Who Cannon Bros. Attack in action, from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
Mario and Luigi fighting a red Nooz

A given Nooz can switch between the two forms. They attack by "sneezing" a small cloud at Mario or Luigi. This cloud cannot be jumped on, as it will hurt the Mario Bros. should they try to do so. It also has a possibility of giving them the Trip status effect. They also have an attack resembling a Bros. Attack, where a red Nooz bounces off of a green Nooz into the Top Screen. It then flies above Mario and tries to land on him. Sometimes the Nooz "sneezes" to slow its descent, which can cause Mario to counter with his hammer too quickly. Afterward, the green Nooz will attempt to charge Luigi. This attack resembles the advanced Splash Bros. attack from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. Noozes can also sing the first few notes of the ending theme from Super Mario Bros. during battle to summon other Noozes. Its color indicates which of the Mario brothers it will attack, similar to Thwacks and Wonder Thwacks from the previous game.

A Nooz is one of the enemies contained in a Junker Can in the battle with Junker. In the original, it is always green, but will attack Mario if he destroys the Junker Can the Nooz was hidden in; the remake has it match its proper color when attacking Mario.

Statistics[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story enemy
Nooz (Red)
A red Nooz HP 55 (83) POW 34 (85) DEF 32 (48) SPEED 48 (72)
Coins 25 (38) Level 12 Fire Normal Burn? Double
Role Common Battled by Mario and Luigi Location(s) Toad Town Caves Dizzy? Double
Stat down? Normal KO? Normal Experience 50 Item drop Super Mushroom - 10%
Happy Charm - 20%
Notice: The second set of numbers next to the enemy's HP, POW, DEF, SPEED and Coins are stat increases from the Challenge Medal accessory; a 50% increase for HP, DEF, SPEED and Coins earned, and a 150% increase for POW.
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story enemy
Nooz (Green)
A green Nooz HP 55 (83) POW 28 (70) DEF 42 (63) SPEED 32 (48)
Coins 25 (38) Level 12 Fire Normal Burn? Double
Role Common Battled by Mario and Luigi Location(s) Toad Town Caves Dizzy? Double
Stat down? Normal KO? Normal Experience 50 Item drop Super Mushroom - 10%
Happy Charm - 20%
Notice: The second set of numbers next to the enemy's HP, POW, DEF, SPEED and Coins are stat increases from the Challenge Medal accessory; a 50% increase for HP, DEF, SPEED and Coins earned, and a 150% increase for POW.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey enemy
Nooz (Red)
Sprite of a Red Nooz from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey HP 62 POW 60 DEF 38 SPEED 48 Experience 50
Fire Normal Jump Normal Hammer Normal Battled by Mario & Luigi Coins 25
Burn 2x Dizzy 2x Stat down 1x Speed down 1x Item drop Super Mushroom - 40%
Supersyrup Jar - 30%
Level           12 Location(s) Toad Town Caves
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey enemy
Nooz (Green)
Sprite of a Green Nooz from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey HP 62 POW 49 DEF 50 SPEED 32 Experience 50
Fire Normal Jump Normal Hammer Normal Battled by Mario & Luigi Coins 25
Burn 2x Dizzy 2x Stat down 1x Speed down 1x Item drop Super Mushroom - 40%
Happy Charm - 15%
Level           12 Location(s) Toad Town Caves

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ノーーズ
Nōōzu
Elongation of "nose"

French (NOA) Nézz
From "nez" (nose)
French (NOE) Ropif
Clipping of "gros pif" (big snout)
German Schneuzer
From "schnäuzer" (moustache)
Italian Galliaccio
Bad Hen
Spanish (NOA) Narigote
Portmanteau of "nariz" (nose) and "bigote" (mustache)
Spanish (NOE) Moquino
Diminutive of "moco" (mucus)